1957 Press Photo River Bursts Banks In Po Delta in Italy

Thousands Flee When River Bursts Banks In Po Delta.. Farmers On Their Flooded Land. Hopes that the threat of floods in the Po Delta, Italy - had been checked - were dashed yesterday when the river burst its banks near Ca Vendramin.. Many acres were flooded in a few hours - and local large towns were threatened with inundation - and thousands of refugees fled from the district.. Keystone Photo Shows:- Farmers in the flooded area of Vendramin - Po Delta - after the river had burst its banks..

Photo measures 8.25 x 6 inches.

Photo is dated 6-21-1957.



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